Daniel J. C. Kronauer brings to life the research surrounding army ants, nature's preeminent social hunters. Without central coordination, army ants march in columns by the thousands and build nests and bridges using their own bodies. They also play a crucial role in promoting and sustaining the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems.
First published: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, U.K.: ticktock Media Ltd., 2006.
An introduction to army ants, their habits, homes, the social aspects of their lives, and how they affect human beings.
Army Ants
"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant.